the Met Gala the French way? – Select

the Met Gala the French way? – Select
the Met Gala the French way? – Paris Select

On March 4, 2025, will host the very first Grand Dîner du Louvre, a prestigious evening where fashion and will unite in the timeless elegance of the Cour Marly.

Inspired by the legendary Met Gala of New York, the Grand Dinner at the Louvre aims to become an unmissable event on the Parisian scene. Organized in the heart of the Women's Fashion Weekthis unique evening will bring together influential figures in fashion, art and culture in an exceptional setting. Under the vaults of the Cour Marly, hand-picked guests will celebrate the meeting between artistic heritage and contemporary splendor.

An evening to celebrate fashion and art

The Grand Dîner will coincide with the opening of the exhibition “ Louvre Couture: Art objects, fashion objects », inaugurated on January 24, 2025. This exceptional retrospective highlights the dialogue between classical art and contemporary fashion through around a hundred unique pieces. Masterpieces from the archives of great houses like Chanel, Dior or Hermes will rub shoulders with modern creations signed Marine Serre, Charles de Vilmorin et JW Anderson. On an immersive 9,000 m² journey, visitors will travel through the eras, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, including the Second Empire.

A French rival at the Met Gala?

Like its New York counterpart, the Grand Dîner du Louvre is intended to be exclusive and glamorous. Supported by Visa Infinitethis evening will bring together 300 guestsincluding fashion designers, patrons, and international stars. Before a sumptuous dinner under the majestic statues of the Cour Marly, guests will enjoy a private tour of the exhibition. This prestigious event also targets a noble cause: more than a million euros have already been raised to finance the cultural missions of the Louvre.

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